Programme Specifications

Not Applicable

Management and Business

January 2013

The learning outcomes of this programme are designed to meet the expectations of the benchmarking statement laid down by the QAA for Type 2 Masters awards in Business and Management. The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills, qualities and other attributes in the following areas:

A1- Define the key terms for business and management

A2- Describe the important concepts in business and management

A3- Identify the critical factors in business and management

A4- Explain the importance of strategy, accounting and finance, economics, risk, marketing and operations management to business and management business

A5- Classify companies or businesses according to business and organisational performance

A6- Apply the key concepts and formulae in strategy, accounting and finance, economics, marketing and management to business and entrepreneurship

A7- Choose competing alternatives and justify selection A8- Illustrate answers with relevant examples in the area of business studies

A9- The context of business within the business environment

A10- The context of management disciplines within the business environment

Teaching, learning and assessment methods used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated

Lectures, tutorials, seminars and problem based scenarios, group work, presentations and computer practicals. Individual module outlines complete with reading lists distributed. Formal contact with module co-ordinators and lecturers. Seminal tutorial support where appropriate. Feedback on assignments.

Assessment

Coursework - planning, preparatory research, writing and feedback. Examination - seen, unseen and open book. Project work - case studies, presentations and group work

B1- Synthesise information from sources

B2- Interpret information and evaluate it critically

B3- Structure information for the purpose of analysis

B4- Generate options based upon critical evaluation

B5- Select and generate strategies from a wide body of Knowledge

B6- Assess the importance of research and source material

B7- Critical appraisal of models and theories

B8- Practical application of models and theories to the business environment

Teaching, learning and assessment methods used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated

Lectures, Tutorials, Seminars, Self-directed preparation for classes. Individual module outlines complete with reading lists distributed. Formal contact with module co-ordinators and lecturers. Seminal tutorial support where appropriate. Feedback on assignments.

Assessment

Coursework - planning, preparatory research, writing and feedback. Examination - seen, unseen and open book. Project work - case studies, presentations and group work Teaching, learning and assessment methods used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated Individual module outlines complete with reading lists distributed. Formal contact with module co-ordinators and lecturers. Seminal tutorial support where appropriate. Feedback on assignments. Assessment - Coursework - planning, preparatory research, writing and feedback. Examination - seen, unseen and open book. Project work - case studies, presentations and group work

D1- To generate creative solution to problems

D2- Develop the skills to work effectively in a team

D3- Communicate effectively with others

D4- Manage change and respond to changes in the business environment

D5- Prioritise workload and manage time

D6- Develop leadership skills

D7- Utilise problem solving skills

D8- Take responsibility for one's own decisions and career

D9- IT Skills D10- Develop managerial skills

D11- Develop presentational skills

Teaching, learning and assessment methods used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated

Again the core modules provide direct guidance to students on many transferable skills. An example is note-taking, time planning, essay writing and use of the www and e-mail in all Part One modules.